salaryAkron is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Virginia Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$161
👥 People living there
189,247
456,349
Commute to work
22.2 min
23.4 min
College degree
23.6%
40.9%
Own their home
50.7%
65.1%
Below poverty line
23.3%
8.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $129,090 | +22% in Virginia Beach |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $59,690 | -20% in Virginia Beach |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $62,350 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $63,380 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $98,890 | +19% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $50,460 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,420 | $38,150 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $51,500 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $62,937 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 48% more in Virginia Beach.